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CBMS102: General Chemistry
Chemistry stands at the forefront of change in the 21st century. It is the basis for the development of new medicines, new materials, new ways of monitoring and improving our environment through green technologies, and many other rapidly advancing fields. In this unit students learn the principles of physical, inorganic and general chemistry, gaining insights into the electronic structure of atoms, the properties of molecules and role of energy in chemical change. The unit also allows students to develop critical skills in solving quantitative problems that serve them well in later studies. The physical properties of solids, liquids and gases; metals, semi-conductors and insulators; electrolyte solutions; synthetic polymers, and biomolecules are discussed. Another important focus of the unit is on the control of chemical reactions through changing the rates of reactions or by altering the concentrations of compounds present at equilibrium. Reactions involving acids, oxidising agents and metal complexes are discussed, and an introduction to thermodynamics and electrochemistry is presented. All of the chemical principles explored in the unit are illustrated by economically, environmentally and biologically important examples from the real world, thereby enhancing students' understanding and allowing them to appreciate the role of chemistry in everyday life.
| Credit Points: | 3 |
| Contact Hours: | 6 |
| When Offered: | D1 - Day; Offered in the first half-year |
| Staff Contact(s): | Dr Danny Wong |
| Prerequisites: |
CBMS101(P) or HSC Chemistry Band 4 |
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| Assessed As: | Graded |
| Offered By: | Department of Chemistry and Biomolecular Sciences |
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